Mark Masonry.

ancient ceremonials by the W . M ., AVIIO subsequently called upon Bro . W . J . Hughan , J . G . O ., & c , to instruct the neivly-admitted members in the mysteries of Mark Masonry . AVe are glad to hear that this degree , under the Grand Lodge of Mirk Masters of England and AVales , is making such rapid progress in the west of England . There are some twelve lodges in Devon and four in Cornwalland ive hear that other lodgesbesides , have

, , decided on applying for Avarrants also . As yet the promoters of the Mark Degree in ConiAvall have kept to extending its . principles and solving the seed ivherever congenial soil can be found , but very soon it is their intention to have a general harvest , and combine their forces , so as to be formed into a provincial grand lodge . Fortunately amongst their members are several gentlemen whose influence and position would iveJl

qualify them to hold the distinguished office of P . G . M . in a county where Freemasonry has so rapidly extended of late . DEVONSHIRE . Monies TOWN , DEVONPORT . —Lodge of St . Av . h jn ( No . 64 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge ivas held on Mondaythe 26 th ult . under the presidency of Bro . V . Bird ,

, , Grand Master Overseer . Two brethren Avere elected to this degree , and most ably advanced to the secrets peculiar thereto . A large gathering of brethren was present , and AA-C must really congratulate the W . M . on the appearance of the lodge , and think the Grand Lodge itself should be proud of No . 61-, it being furnished complete in all respects , and has what feu-Mark lodges possess , a collar and jewel for every officer .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

NORTHUMBERLAND . SEWCASTLE-VFOX-TYXE . —Royal Kent Chapter , Hose Croix 18 ' . —A chapter of emergency , duly convened by circular , wus held on Thursday , Nov . 29 , in the Masonic Hal ] , BuH ' s-court . the M . W . S . Robt . J . Banning , M . D ., presiding . Amongst the members present Avere Sov . Princes H . G . I-udivig , P . M . W . S . ; Henry Hotham , P . M . W . S . ; Wm . Foulsham ; Anthony Clapham ;

Jens Jensen . 1 st Gen . ; J . H . Thompson ; W . C . Ward-Jackson . Sir Knt . AVm . Brignall , jun ., Royal Kent Encampment of Knights Templar , No'vcastle , having been duly proposed and seconded , Avas unanimously elected and subsequently installed into this princely order , the beautiful ceremony being performed by the M . W . S ., ably assisted by the officers of the chapter . The next regular meeting of the chapter will be held in February , when the installation of the M . W . S . elect will take place .

Masonic Festivities.

MASONIC FESTIVITIES .

COUNTY MASONIC BALL AT KENDAL . On Wednesday evening , the 2 Sth ult ., the comity masonic , ball , announced in our issue of the 17 th ult ., AA-as held in the handsome sale room of Messrs . Whitwell and Busher , wool merchants , Albert-buildings , kindly lent for the purpose . A portion of one of the ivool stores ivas partitioned oil' to serve ; is a supper room . This was lined with scarlet cloth , kindly

lent by an eminent manufacturing firm of the town . Both the ball aud supper rooms Avere beautifully and tastefully decorated , under the direction of Mr . Sandford , head gardener to Lord Kenlis , Underley Hall , and Mr . Meldvum , florist of this toAvn . The refreshments Avere supplied hy Mr . Jackson , of the King ' s Arms Hotel , and gave the utmost satisfaction in every respect . Dancing commenced soon after 9 o ' clock . The music ivas

conducted by Bro . Norwood , of Preston . The coup d ' arX in the ball room Avas strikingly beautiful and constantly changing . The naval and military uniforms , the Masonic clothing of the different degrees , ancl the varied dresses of the ladies , combined to give the whole a most charming effect . At one time a number of brethren Avore the " purple , " at another the clothing of the Royal Arch degree seemed to predominatenor Avere the sombre

, costumes of the Knights Templar absent . The ball iu every respect ivas a great success , although a gloom AA-as cast over the company when , at a late hour , the death of the Prov . G . M . ivas n- . iuoured—a rumour ivhich , Ave regret to announce , turned out to be correct .

Masonic Festivities.

Active among the many who manifested anxiety for the success of the ball were Bros . Lord Kenlis , Dr . Greaves , D . Prov . G . M . Busher , Prow J . G . W . ; Bowes , Prov . G . D ., W . Cartmel , Thos . Atkinson , Holme , Titus Wilson , & -c . The proceeds , Avhich Ave believe Avill reach a handsome sum , will be devoted to Masonic charity . Dancing AWIS kept up with great animation until about five o'clock . About 120 ladies and gentlemen ivere presentincluding the

, folloAving : —Lord Kenlis , Mrs . Robert AA'ilson , Underley-hall ; Miss Ponsoby . Kiginnden ; Mr . H . Pocklington Senhouse , Netherball ; Mr ., Mrs ., " and Miss AVilson , Dallam Tower ; Mr . E . G . S . Hornby ancl Miss Hornby , Dalfcon-ball ; Mr . and Mrs . Chamberlayne Starkie , Ashtoii-hall ; Mr . Raivstorne ; Penivorthamhall ; Lieut .-Col ., Mrs ., and Miss Sandy , Heaves ; Mr . and Miss Argles , Eversley , and Miss E . Wilson , Kendal ; Mr . North

North , Thurland Castle ; Mr . and Mrs . Christopher Wilson , High Park ; Mr ., Mrs ., and Miss Kay , Haverbraek ; Captain and Mrs . Braithivaite , Plumtree Hall ; Mrs . Moore , Grimeshill ; Miss Simpson , 'Helecott : Mr . and Mrs . Shepherd , ShaAv-end , and Miss Chabot : Mr . and Mrs . Atkinson , Reston-hall ; Mr . William , Mr . Robert , ancl Miss Thompson , Moresdale-hall ; Mr . and Mrs . P . F . Legb , nml Mr . W . FitsjnmesLegh , Bhuvith ; Lieut . Colonel

and Mrs . Murray , Kendall ; Mr . Arnold , Aikrigg-end , and Miss Harrison , Kendal ; Mr . I ) . Harrison , Kendal ; Captain and Mrs . 1-1 . Gaudy , Eden-grove ; Major Robinson , Tarn-house ; Captain G . Gancly , 6 th Roi-al Regiment ; Mrs . Simpson , Kirkby Stephen :

Mr . and Miss Hewitson . Ellers * ill ; Mr . ]_ . L . Barker , Broughtonlodge ; Mr . J . Gibson , jun ., Whelprigg ; Mr . E . J . Dickson , 3 rd Buffs ; Mr . James Bouslield , jun ., Eltenvater ; Mr . G . L . Jervis , Croft-lodge ; Mr . W- R . Gregg , Mrs . H . A . Gregg , and Mrs . Novell " , Kirkby Lonsdale ; Mr . Grant , Miss Grant , and Miss June Wilson , Kendal ; Mr . and Mrs . Leeming , Kendal ; Mr . Brvmskill , Kendal ; Mr . W . Vicars , Manchester ; Mr- T . Lumb , Mrs . and the Misses LumbLo-itherand Miss H .

BintleyKen-, , , dal ; Mr . T . J . Harrison , Singleton-park ; Mr . H . Rooke , Tunsta-Yicarapro ; Mr . and Mrs . Holme , P .-ii-ksido , aud Mr . W . Tattorsall , St . Anthony ' s : Mr . William Cartmel and Mr . and Mrs . Gooi-go C .-irtmol , Kendal : Mr . and Mrs . EdAi-ard Biishor , Miss Stuart , Kendal , and Miss Maefarlano , Spoke , Liverpool ; Mr . and Miss Atkinson , Kendal , and Mr . Agar , Loudon ; Captain and Mrs . Mott ., Liverpool ; Mr . and Miss Bannister , Liverpool ; Dr . Graves ,

Penrith ; Mr . BOAVOS , Warrington ; Mr . Stavert , Holsington Laithos ; Mr . J . A . Dickinson , Brough SoAverby : Mr . T . N . AVilson , Tho Landing : Mr . G . Pearson , Kirkby Lousdalo ; Mr . T . Tato , 2 nd Northumberland A . V . ; Mr . W . Peel , KnoAvlmore ; Mr . G . and Miss E . Garnott , Kendal ; Miss and Miss E . Home , Kendal ; Mr . T . and Mr . R . Wilson , Kendal , and Miss Marshall , Disloy ; Mr . S . Ga-vith , Kendal ; Mr . Big-land , Big-land ; Mr . R . James , Kirkby Lonsdale : Mr . J . Atkinson , Lh'orpool ; Mr . J . T .

Hall , Proscot : Mr . R . Harrison , Ambleside ; Mr . E . Longton , Woolton ; Mr . E . Sloe , Liverpool ; Mr . E . Grayson , Kendal ; Mr . F . Sharp , Lancaster ; Mr . F . Puuchard , Kirkby Lonsdalo ; Mr . D . Robinson , Settle ; Mr . Robert Wilson , Liverpool etc ., & c .

Meetings Of The Scientific And Learned Societies For The Week Ending Dec. 15th, 1866.

MEETINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING DEC . 15 TH , 1866 .

Monday , Deo . 10 th . —EOYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY , at 8 . 30 . Tuesday , Dec . 11 th . —INSTITUTION OE CIVIL ENGINEERS , at 8 . Wednesda } " , Dec . 12 th . —SOCIETY ot- ARTS , at 8 .

The Week.

THE WEEK .

TIIE COURT . —The Queen , accompanied by Princess Christian , walked and drove in the grounds on the 2 Sth nit . Her Majesty drove out on the morning of the 29 th ult . with 'Princess Beatrice , attended by Lady Susan Melville . The Queen , accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Christian , and Princess Louise , drove out in the afternoon . Her Majesty the Queen , with their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Christian , and Princess Louise , drove on the